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Qatar to face KSA in GCC U-17 Basketball Championship
Muscat, February 8, 2018 - Qatar Youth team will lock horns against KSA in the prestigious GCC U-17 Basketball Championship 2018 in Muscat, Oman on Friday.The Qatari side will take on KSA (Kingdom of Saudi Arabia) in clash for the third place in overall standings of the prestigious event, after UAE and Bahrain have guaranteed together the first and second places.The prestigious championship is bringing together five GCC teams including hosts, Oman, Qatar, KSA, United Arab Emirates and Bahrain who are competing in the event from 5-10 February, 2018.
Qatari Schoolchildren join team Qatar to spread spirit of the Asian Games in Fun Run event
DOHA, February 9, 2018- As the Countdown to the 2018 Asian Games begins, Team Qatar united with 300 schoolchildren to participate in an inspirational Fun Run around Doha's Aspire Park on Thursday. The event organised by the Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) in coordination with the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) is part of an official Asian Games Fun Run Programme being held across Asia to promote the continent's biggest sporting event and bring all of its countries together through sport.Also participating in Thursday's event was Director General of the OCA, Husain Al Musallam, and QOC employees lead by Secretary General, H.E. Jassim Al Buenain. Speaking from the Fun Run, Jassim Al Buenain said:“It gives me great pleasure to have joined schoolchildren participating in the 2018 Asian Games Official Fun Run in the beautiful Aspire Park today. We witnessed the huge success that Qatar had from hosting the 2006 Asian Games, which was the catalyst for Qatar's development into the Global Sports Hub that it is today. We are so proud to see this legacy still in action as our young athletes joined Team Qatar to spread the spirit of the Asian Games and contribute to the biggest sports gathering in Asia. The QOC is honoured to have supported the OCA in this fantastic initiative as we join together with all other Olympic Committees in Asia to unite our continent and inspire our future generations through sport."H.E. continued by extending his gratitude to the event's partners by saying: “I would like to pass our sincere thanks to the Aspire Zone for, as always, being a fantastic host and first-class venue for today's event, to Al Meera Group for their support and contribution, and finally to the Qatar Armed Forces Band Regiment for being a lively addition to our Fun Run."The Fun Run comes over 11 years after Doha hosted the 2006 Asian Games, which at the time was the biggest sporting event ever to be hosted in the Middle East and kick-started Doha's significant sporting development on multiple levels. Examples include the development of state-of-the-art facilities such as the Anti-Doping Laboratory Qatar and Aspetar, the introduction of pioneering initiatives including the Schools Olympic Program and National Sport Day, the hosting of multiple further major sports events, and the production of a new generation of athletes who are achieving success on the global stage.Many of Team Qatar's world-class athletes will be competing in the 2018 Asian Games and looking to build on their excellent success in 2014 when Qatar won 10 gold and four bronze medals, finishing 10th in the overall medals table.Amongst the Team Qatar athletes in attendance today were Paralympian Mohammed Al Kubaisi together with his team-mates, World Champion 3x3 basketball player Yaseen Ismail and members of Qatar's Fencing team. Joined them as well, a number of other athletes and coaches including Mubarak Mustafa, Ahmed Khalil, Abdulaziz Hassan, Hussain Al Rumaihi, Majed Mohammed, Abdulla Al Aydan, Yousef Al Nouby, Abdulla Khalil, Wael Jumaa and Ahmed Mubarak. The athletes were a true inspiration to all the children that participated.Speaking after the run, Al Kubaisi said: “I came here to represent para-sport, and especially wheelchair racing, and I am keen for everyone to know more about our sport. Most importantly, I was so happy to join our Qatari youth in this great event that was full of joy and energy. The Fun Run was a great opportunity for children to learn more about the Asian Games, and I personally really enjoyed it. I'm excited for further similar events to be organised in Qatar in the future."Doha's Fun Run was the fourth to be hosted so far following events in Lahore, Dhakar and Dubai. The Fun Run will next travel to the Maldives on February 10th and Lebanon on February 25th. The Asian Games is the second largest multi-sport event in the world with over 10 thousand athletes from 45 countries competing in 40 sports across 462 events. The 2018 edition will take place in Jakarta and Palembang in Indonesia from 18th August until 2nd September.You can keep up to date with all news and progress on Team Qatar's preparations for the Asian Games on the Team Qatar social media channels, as well as by signing up to the Team Qatar Club, where you will also have access to exclusive content, offers and competitions. It is free and easy to sign up – just head to www.olympic.qa/en/teamqatarclub.
Qatar Diving Championship concludes
DOHA, February 8, 2018 – The competitions of the prestigious Qatar Diving Championship 2018 were successfully concluded at the Hamad Aquatics Complex on Wednesday.The event brought together a number of local divers represented different national teams attended by the Qatar Swimming Association officials and fans.In the event's final day, Said Al Ali claimed the first place in the springboard event (group B) and Mohammed Al Malki finished in second place. In the spring board event (Group A beginners), Mohammed Ali Al-Mahmoud claimed the first place, Jassim Yousef finished second , while the third place went to Mohammed Al Mass.
Final countdown begins for Qatar Total Open 2018
Doha, February 8, 2018-With less than five days to go, the final countdown has begun for the Qatar Total Open 2018, the 16th edition of the annual WTA Premier 5 category tournament .Already, the Khalifa International Tennis & Squash Complex, the venue of the seven-day event which will be held from February 12-18, is wearing a new look with attractive branding reflecting the mood of themoment.This year’s tournament carry a total cash prize of $2,666,000 with a singles draw of 64 players and doubles of 32.Tennis fans will have the wonderful opportunity of witnessing their favourite stars on parade with Australian Open champion, Caroline Wozniacki of Denmark (World No.1), Simona Halep of Romania (No. 2), Elina Svitolina of Ukraine (3), Garbine Muguruza of Spain (4), defending champion Karolina Pliskova from Czech Republic (5), Jelena Ostapenko of Latvia (6), Angelique Kerber from Germany (9) and Julia Georges of Germany (10) headlining a strong field from the top-ten list besides many other world ranked players. Ticket sales are on and more importantly, the best women's tennis players are warming up ahead of their big dash in Doha.The stars are expected to be touching down from Thursday, February 8 with Muguruza being the first to arrive in the country. Next to arrive will be two-time champion and a strong contender for the Diamond Ball trophy, Maria Sharapova of Russia.Other players are expected in the country before the commencement of the tournament on February 12.“The expectations for this year’s tournament are quite high considering the caliber of players on parade. We are delighted to play host to such a strong field. Tennis fans in the country are set for a week-long feast of great games which is something we are happy about. Ticket sales have been quite encouraging and we believe Qatar Total Open 2018 will be the best ever,” says Tournament Director Saad al Mohannadi.
